- Alade noted that Tiwa’s courage and commitment to doing things her own way have opened doors for many others
- She explained that whenever opportunities were blocked, she broke barriers or carved alternative routes
- She also paid a touching tribute to Tiwa Savage, crediting her for inspiring countless female
Powerful conversations about womanhood and visibility in the music industry took centre stage at the Entertainment Week Africa music panel on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, where some of Nigeria’s most influential female stars shared their journeys and struggles.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Sasha P, Qing Madi, Teni, and Waje gathered at Eko Hotel for the panel themed “The Price of Being Her… Power and the Cost of Visibility in Music.”
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The session was moderated by Tiwa Savage, who steered heartfelt discussions about resilience, authenticity, and overcoming the pressures that come with being a woman in the spotlight.
Yemi Alade gave one of the most powerful reflections of the day, recounting how she learned to create her own path in an industry that often shut doors in her face.
She explained that whenever opportunities were blocked, she broke barriers or carved alternative routes, urging younger women to keep pushing regardless of obstacles. According to her, standing firmly in one’s power is essential for survival and success.
She also paid a touching tribute to Tiwa Savage, crediting her for inspiring countless female artists across Africa.
Alade noted that Tiwa’s courage and commitment to doing things her own way have opened doors for many others and encouraged women to embrace their strength without apology.
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